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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,114.65, 42,159.60 and 14,963.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,114.65, 42,159.60 and 14,963.90 is: 22,439.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,114.65 : 42,159.60 = 14,963.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,114.65/42,159.60 = 14,963.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,114.65x = 42,159.60 × 14,963.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,114.65x = 630,871,827.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,871,827.64/28,114.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.26

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